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[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]
Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date:
April 15, 1940
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for Research Council Meeting - April 9, 1941]
Minutes for a Research Council Meeting on April 9, 1941, including the discussion of Dr. Louis J. Camuti's credentials, division of animal quarters to the appropriate departments, grant reviews and employee applications.
Date:
April 9, 1941
Creator:
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Research Council.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meyer Bodansky to James E. Stowers - April 24, 1941]
Letter from Dr. Meyer Bodansky to Dr. James E. Stowers concerning his stay in St. Louis, Missouri for a medical conference that he guest speaking at. In the letter, which is dated April 24, 1941, Dr. Bodansky inquires about his hotel accommodations, and informs Dr. Stowers that he has developed laryngitis that may need attention at the conference.
Date:
April 24, 1941
Creator:
Bodansky, Meyer, 1896-1941
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for Research Council Special Meeting - April 26, 1941]
Minutes for a Research Council Special Meeting on April 26, 1941, including the discussion of the Upjohn Fellowships, fourth floor animal quarters and the appropriate handling of laboratory animals
Date:
April 26, 1941
Creator:
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Research Council.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement of a baseball game between Ellington Field and Southern Select]
Advertisement of a baseball game, Ellington Field vs. Southern Select, to be played at the Cleveland Diamond field, on Sunday April 19, 1942 at 2:30 p.m. The names of the players of each team are shown in the poster. The poster also contains advertisements.
Date:
April 19, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here
Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
Date:
April 22, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Martin & Lizzie Christiansen Golden Wedding (?)
Photograph of a group of people standing close together on the front steps of Danevang Community Hall. According to accompanying information, they are at the wedding of Martin and Lizzie Christiansen, who possibly could be the two individuals pictured in the center with the large bouquet of flowers. Other names have been provided, but they have not been matched to any one individual. The community hall behind them is a large two-story structure with horizontal siding and several windows. An open entryway can be seen far left.
Date:
April 25, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date:
April 21, 1943
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Collins to Pauline Perry - 1945-04-16]
Letter from C. C. Collins, Adjudication Officer for the Veterans Administration, replying to Mrs. Pauline Perry regarding the cessation of payments to her as the estranged wife of a veteran.
Date:
April 16, 1945
Creator:
Collins, C. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dennis Chavez - 1946-04-06]
Letter to Senator Dennis Chavez of the United States Senate from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 6, 1946. This is an invitation for Senator Chavez to be the speaker at the 17th National LULAC Assembly to be held June 15 and 16, 1946 in Houston, Texas.
Date:
April 6, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora - 1946-04-06]
Letter to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora, President General of The League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera dated April 6, 1946. This is an update on plans for the 1946 LULAC Convention to be held in Houston which was sponsored by the Houston Council #60.
Date:
April 6, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bruce Carter - 1946-04-10]
A letter to Bruce Carter, Manager, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 10, 1946. This is an inquiry about obtaining the Rice Hotel for the events of the 17th National Assembly of LULAC and also to reserve 200 hotel rooms for the delegates.
Date:
April 10, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-10]
Letter to John J. Herrera as Convention Chairman from Manuel G. Vela of Laredo, Texas dated April 10, 1946. This letter contains suggestions for the upcoming 17th National Assembly of LULAC.
Date:
April 10, 1946
Creator:
Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Bruce Carter to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-11]
Letter to John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman from R. Bruce Carter, Manager of the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas dated April 11, 1946. This is a confirmation that the Rice Hotel is available for the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly on June 15 and 16, 1946.
Date:
April 11, 1946
Creator:
Carter, R. Bruce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-12]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Arnulfo Zamora, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Laredo, Texas dated April 12, 1946. This is a request for information regarding the hotel accommodations for the 1946 Convention to be held in Houston. It also addresses advertising for the convention and the invitation to Senator Chavez to be the speaker.
Date:
April 12, 1946
Creator:
Zamora, Arnulfo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora - 1946-04-16]
A letter to the Honorable Arnulfo Zamora, President General of The League of United Latin American Citizens, from John J. Herrera dated April 16, 1946. This letter contains information about the Rice Hotel accommodations and rooms for the 1946 LULAC Convention; and a list of the Convention Committees and members.
Date:
April 16, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from United States Senator (New Mexico) Dennis Chavez dated April 22, 1946. Senator Chavez declines the invitation to speak at the 1946 Convention as he is in the midst of a primary campaign.
Date:
April 22, 1946
Creator:
Chavez, Dennis, 1888-1962
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Emma Nielsen Hansen and John Allenson
Black and white photograph of a man and a woman, identified as John Allenson and Emma Nielsen Hansen, standing outdoors next to other unidentified individuals that are mingling with their backs to their camera. Emma, who is wearing a vest and a dress with flocked sleeves, has her arms crossed and is smiling at the camera. To her right, John is standing and fixing his tie. He is wearing a three-piece suit and a hat. Behind them, the side of a house is visible. A child's head is partially in view at the bottom of the foreground.
Date:
April 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Emmas
Black and white photograph of two women, a mother and a daughter, who share the same name; they are posed outdoors in front of a set of windows on a house located in Danevang. On the left is Emma Nielsen Hansen and on the right is her daughter, Emma Hansen Berndt. They are both wearing dark dresses with long sleeves. The younger Emma is wearing glasses. In the windows behind them, lace curtains are visible.
Date:
April 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]
Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas, dated April 1, 1947. Prince is responding to Herrera's telegram from March 31st and explains the process for amending the application for Mr. Morales' application. Prince advises that there is a possibility of a hearing for the new proposed radio frequency.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]
Letter from D. F. Prince from the Law Offices of Vesey, Prince, & Clineburg in Washington, D. C., to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Herrera to make a thorough investigation of Charles L. Belfi to determine whether or not he was qualified to serve as General Manager of a radio station. Prince thinks Herrera should also authorize John H. Barron to proceed on the new frequency because of the conflict with Mexia.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to Tony Gutierrez - 1947-04-01]
Letter from Percy Foreman to Tony Gutierrez on behalf of Alfred Cantu to reimburse Gutierrez of the remaining portion of money given to Cantu to purchase vegetables.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Foreman, Percy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History